[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurses are lifelong learners, as they practice in an evolving healthcare environment. Nursing conferences support professional development, offer networking opportunities, and present evidence-based research to improve patient outcomes.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Are you thinking about attending a nursing conference in 2024? Conferences can support your professional development and career advancement while fitting into your busy schedule. Discover some of the many benefits of attending nursing conferences in 2024, and explore a list of the best conferences for nurses at all practice levels.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-flex gap=”xl” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-flex gap=”xs” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Popular Online RN-to-BSN Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ color=”subtext”]Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Why You Should Attend a Nursing Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Attending a nursing conference in 2024 offers many benefits. Evidence-based research drives changes in healthcare practice, which nurses must understand and practice to protect patient outcomes.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/what-counts-as-nursing-continuing-education/”]Nurses can also earn continuing education[/hen-ui-link] (CE) hours for attending conferences, which serves the dual purpose of staying current on healthcare practices and also fulfilling license requirements. Before signing up for a nursing conference, make sure the CE hours are accredited and approved by an organization recognized by your state board of nursing.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Attending specialty conferences can sometimes help nurses [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/nursing-certifications/”]earn certification[/hen-ui-link], such as a wound care certification. Nursing conferences are also well received on [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/nursing-resume-writing-tips/”]nursing resumes[/hen-ui-link], as they demonstrate the value the nurse places on ongoing education.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Finally, at conferences, nurses can [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/networking-in-nursing/”]network with nursing colleagues[/hen-ui-link] and leaders in the field from across the country.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Nursing Conferences 2024[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]There will be many nursing conferences in 2024. As you look through available conferences this year, consider those in your field of interest that will help advance your career and contribute to your nursing professional development.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Keep an eye out for discounted prices on early registration, including deals on hotel reservations.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Annual Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] October 13-15, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Los Angeles, California[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This conference is open to LPNs and LVNs and provides multiple learning opportunities in addition to networking and award ceremonies.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://nalpn.org/event-calendar/#id=105&cid=1741&wid=1101″ target=”_blank”]NALPN Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]2024 Graduate Nursing Student Academy Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] August 1-2, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Washington, D.C.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Current master’s, DNP, Ph.D., or dual graduate degree nursing students can attend this conference and improve leadership skills, explore career path options, and strengthen problem-solving abilities within healthcare settings.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.aacnnursing.org/gnsa-conference” target=”_blank”]GNSA Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Association of Community Health Nursing Educators & Association of Public Health Nurses 2024 Annual Institute[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] June 6-8, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Chicago, Illinois[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The conference provides a meeting ground for nursing leaders committed to community and [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/careers/public-health-nurse/”]public health nursing[/hen-ui-link]. The event highlights new insights, identifies and builds interests between educators and practitioners, explores emerging trends, and collaborates on approaches to transition from training to practice.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://achne.org/aws/ACHNE/pt/sp/institute-registration” target=”_blank”]ACHNE Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Annual Geriatric Care Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] June 11, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Rochester, Minnesota[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The conference addresses caring for older adults, with a focus on palliative care, high blood pressure, mental health, and trauma-informed care. The conference is for healthcare professionals working in long-term care facilities, home care, and acute care settings.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://ce.mayo.edu/nursing/content/40th-annual-geriatric-care-2024-cne-nursing-conference” target=”_blank”]Annual Geriatric Care Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Emergency Nursing[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] September 4-7, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Las Vegas, Nevada[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This annual nursing conference offers high-quality sessions on key clinical topics to emergency room nurses and networking events. Click on the registration link for early bird registration and the schedule of events.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.ena.org/events/emergency-nursing-2024″ target=”_blank”]Emergency Nursing Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] August 27-29, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Denver, Colorado[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]After attending the conference, participants should have increased knowledge about the science of [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/careers/forensic-nurse/”]forensic nursing[/hen-ui-link], the concepts that impact the future, and the global response to violence. The conference addresses how impartial care affects patient outcomes and explores strategies for evidence-based research in forensic nursing.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.forensicnurses.org/2024Conference/” target=”_blank”]IAFN Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]7th Edition of the Nursing World Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] October 17-19, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Baltimore, Maryland[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The conference will be a hybrid event emphasizing the newest and unique research strategies to enhance nursing. Speakers include researchers, nurse practitioners, midwives, clinicians, and industry giants. The conference covers the most recent scientific data and offers the opportunity to network with colleagues and exchange skills and experiences.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://nursingworldconference.com/” target=”_blank”]Nursing World Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Orthopedic Nursing Online CEN Nursing Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] Available December 2023 to December 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Online[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The conference targets nurses, [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/healthcare/physical-therapist/how-to-become/” target=”_blank”]physical therapists[/hen-ui-link], and others involved in the care and treatment of orthopedic patients. Speakers explore topics that impact patients, such as pain management inconsistencies, surgical procedures, and nursing research.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://ce.mayo.edu/nursing/content/orthopedic-nursing-online-cne-nursing-conference#group-tabs-node-course-default” target=”_blank”]Orthopedic Online Nursing Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]48th Annual Mayo Clinic Seminar for Nurse Anesthetists[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] November 11-14, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Rochester, Minnesota[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The conference overviews advances in anesthesiology management and pharmacology. Mayo Clinic faculty share current guidelines that apply to clinical practice within anesthesiology.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://ce.mayo.edu/critical-care-medicine/content/49th-annual-mayo-clinic-seminar-nurse-anesthetists-2024″ target=”_blank”]Mayo Clinic Seminar Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]AACN 2024 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] October 13-14, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Washington, D.C.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This conference is for nursing school deans and assistant deans to learn, collaborate, and network together to address the key issues relevant to today’s academic nursing environment.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.aacnnursing.org/anlc” target=”_blank”]ANLC Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]2024 AANP National Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] June 25-30, 2024, in-person; July 5-August 12 virtually[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Nashville, Tennessee[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurse practitioners can receive continuing education (CE) credit while exploring legislative and policy updates, workshops, networking opportunities, and common issues that affect nurse practitioners.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]AANP National Conference Registration[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education Pharmacology, Primary & Acute Care Conference[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] August 25-28, 2024[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Boston, Massachusetts[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurse practitioners can choose to attend two days of pharmacology and the other two days covering either primary or acute care content. Attendees can earn as much as 20-24 CE credits in total for the full conference and up to 12 credits for only the pharmacology days. Attendees can network with colleagues, exhibitors, and sponsors.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://web.cvent.com/event/0125041d-11f7-4037-82ec-7efd36983e70/summary” target=”_blank”]NPACE Conference Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Sigma Theta Tau 35th International Nursing Research Congress[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]When:[/hen-ui-text] July 25-28, 2024 in-person; August 6-8 virtual[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Where:[/hen-ui-text] Singapore[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This is Sigma Theta Tau’s largest event, which occurs every two years and features networking opportunities, more than 800 presentations, and a diverse panel of speakers. Past conventions have hosted over 2,000 nursing leaders and Sigma members.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/congress” target=”_blank”]Nursing Research Congress Registration[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]In Summary[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]There are nursing conferences in 2024 for every nursing specialty and educational level, including licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse anesthetists. Many conferences even provide continuing education credits, so make sure the credits will apply toward your state nursing license renewal before registering.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]In addition, ask if your employer might reimburse you for attending approved conferences to help cut down on registration costs.[/hen-ui-text]